How far is Milford Mill, MD from Olney, MD?

The driving distance from Milford Mill, MD to Olney, MD is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.17 mi
00h 47m
Flight
20.82 mi
33.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.95 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford Mill
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Olney
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford Mill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Milford Mill
14.7 mi
00h 23m
To Olney
14.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milford Mill and Olney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford Mill and Olney.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Buck Drive

    1354 ft · 1 min · Big Buck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doe Ridge Drive

    120 m · 19 sec · Doe Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mayfield Avenue

    977 ft · 43 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Mayfield Avenue

    1182 ft · 53 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lages Lane

    31 m · 11 sec · Lages Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Rolling Road

    1223 ft · 39 sec · North Rolling Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2480 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue

    36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford Mill and Olney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 34%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 14%
Columbia Pike
3.49 mi · 12%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 11%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Baltimore Beltway
2.21 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Clarksville Pike

Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

9.97 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 23m from Milford Mill
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milford Mill and Rain Showers near Olney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford Mill to Olney?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Milford Mill and 14.5 miles from Olney.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milford Mill and Rain Showers near Olney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford Mill and Olney. Straight-line distance: 20.82 mi (33.51 km).

Milford Mill

#1 Milford Mill

Census designated place

Population29,042
Coordinates39.3478800, -76.7699700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Olney

#2 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Buck Drive (-76.769391, 39.348789)
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $4.95 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $5.98 $6.16 $12.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford Mill and Olney. The current time is 01:27:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.